Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita2026 · Date · History
Republic Act No. 11120
About Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita
September 2 is a special nonworking holiday in the Philippine province of Ifugao under Republic Act No. 11120, marking the 1945 surrender in Kiangan of Japanese commander General Tomoyuki Yamashita.
The scope is provincial, not a nationwide nonworking holiday. The formal surrender document was signed in Baguio on September 3, a distinct stage of the episode.
Why Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita matters
The day centers on the liberation of the Philippines and the role of Filipino guerrillas and Allied forces. National and local historical accounts describe the Kiangan surrender and subsequent formal proceedings.
It is a remembrance of wartime sacrifice, not an occasion to romanticize occupation or war crimes.
History of Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines identifies the Kiangan event on September 2, 1945 and the final formal ceremony the next day in Baguio.
Republic Act No. 11120 was approved October 30, 2018. It established September 2 annually as a special nonworking holiday only in Ifugao and identifies government and heritage partners for commemorative activities.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Congress of the Philippines; enacted following approval of Republic Act No. 11120
Republic Act No. 11120 (Ifugao only)
Ifugao provincial government with Kiangan, NHCP, PVAO and Military Shrines Service
Section 2 names these commemorative partners.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
4 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Yamashita Surrender Day
How to Observe Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita
Visit a recognized memorial or archive while following site rules and local guidance.
Use the September 2 versus September 3 distinction when creating educational materials.
Give attention to Filipino veterans, guerrillas, civilians and the costs of the occupation.
For workplace planning, confirm the specific rules for an Ifugao special nonworking holiday instead of treating it as a national day off.
Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita Facts
Date: September 2.
Legal scope: special nonworking holiday in Ifugao province, Philippines, under Republic Act No. 11120.
Kiangan surrender: September 2, 1945; formal ceremony/document: September 3 in Baguio.
Law approval: October 30, 2018.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
National Historical Commission — Surrender of General Yamashita marker (opens in a new tab)
Primary Institutional Evidence
Philippine News Agency — historical event clarification (opens in a new tab)
Primary Institutional Evidence
Republic Act No. 11120 — Philippine Supreme Court E-Library (opens in a new tab)
Primary Institutional Evidence
Republic Act No. 11120 — legal text (opens in a new tab)
Statutory Local Commemoration
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita?
2 September annually The documented recurrence rule is: 2 September.
Does Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Special nonworking holiday in the Province of Ifugao, Philippines. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita?
The reviewed sources identify Congress of the Philippines; enacted following approval of Republic Act No. 11120 as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Ifugao provincial government with Kiangan, NHCP, PVAO and Military Shrines Service.
Is Commemoration of the Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Philippines. Its fuller verified scope is: Special nonworking holiday in the Province of Ifugao, Philippines.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-08.
When is the Ifugao commemorative holiday?
September 2 every year under Republic Act No. 11120.
Is September 2 a nationwide nonworking holiday?
No. Republic Act No. 11120 applies to the Province of Ifugao.
Why do accounts mention September 3?
The Kiangan surrender occurred September 2, while the formal surrender ceremony and document were completed in Baguio the following day.
Who leads commemorations?
The law identifies the Ifugao provincial government working with Kiangan, NHCP, PVAO and the Military Shrines Service.
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